This paper discusses the findings of St. Petersburg College's (SPC) (Florida) evaluation question: "How can the eCampus be organized and run to address traditional faculty concerns, but maintain an innovative approach to providing educational access?" In order to evaluate this question, a list was compiled of faculty issues identified by institutions nation- and world-wide. Issues centered on instruction, compensation, intellectual property, and training. Steps were then taken to determine how SPC has addressed these four issues. Staff examined formal college policies related to faculty issues, interviewed all eCampus faculty, staff and administrators, and surveyed via email all SPC online faculty members. Results showed that in every category of faculty concern, SPC administration has dealt with most of the issues raised nationwide, and has, at times, established policies and procedures for which there has been no precedent. Findings indicated that, compared with other schools, SPC has been very proactive in dealing with matters related to its "e-structors." Finally, results and recommendations were broken down into specific performance successes and failures in the areas of instruction, compensation, intellectual property, and training. (CB)

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